Based in Orange County, California, The Tinker's Own is a group of musicians who share a love for the traditional and contemporary folk music of Ireland, the British Isles, and North America. The band combines the voices of six singers with an eclectic mix of instruments that includes dulcimers, recorders, harp, banjo, fiddle, percussion, and more. Combining creativity with a deep respect for tradition, the performers weave these diverse elements into unique arrangements that are at once familiar and surprising.

The Tinker's Own takes its name from the "Travelling People" of Ireland. The group was formed in late 1992, and performs frequently, including appearances at the UC Riverside Barn Folk Concert series, Shade Tree Stringed Instruments, The United Scottish Society's Highland Games, the Dana Point Tall Ships Festival, The Claremont Folk Festival, The City of Brea Concert Series, and "A Night in Fullerton". In June, 1995, The Tinker's Own opened for The Young Dubliners at The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano. The Orange County Register called this Tinker performance "heartfelt". The group has twice performed as part of The Living Tradition concert series in Anaheim, and on KSBR-FM's "Folk Roots" program.

The group's first recording, "Old Enough To Know Better", was released on CD and cassette by Riverrun Records in August 1995, and is receiving airplay on folk radio shows nationwide and in Canada, Australia and England.

Band members have been performing locally for many years both as solo artists and with other groups. Each musicians is a strong supporter of the Orange County folk music scene.

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Bending The Banshee's Ear Old Enough To Know Better